Naval conference is smooth sailing

EVERYTHING was ship-shape and Bristol fashion at the Naval Association of Australia’s state conference at the weekend, despite proceedings being held on dry ground.More than 70 ex-servicemen attended the Port Fairy-based conference which covered subjects as diverse as veteran pensions, the bombing of Darwin during World War II and modern-day piracy in the Indian Ocean.Commander Aaron Nye was the guest of honour at the event and discussed the role the Royal Australian Navy played in modern day

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